This Parent Q&A sheet for Schrödinger’s Cat: The Pet That’s Both Alive and Dead! is designed to support families using Elective Home Education. It provides plain-English explanations and conversation-starters to help you guide your child through one of science’s most fascinating and puzzling ideas. You don’t need to be a science expert — this resource gives you the background knowledge and ready-made questions to build learning through discussion, play, and critical thinking.

The topic explores the imaginary Schrödinger’s Cat experiment and introduces the strange world of quantum physics. The Q&A covers key ideas such as superposition, observation, and thought experiments, while also offering extra creative ways to get your child thinking and talking. It’s ideal for ages 8 to 16 and can be adapted to suit different levels. Whether you use it alongside the lesson plan or just as a discussion tool on its own, it’s here to give you confidence and support as you explore science together at home.